
Welcome to the most comprehensive guide on Dead Tree quests and rewards in Grow a Garden! If you’ve been wondering how to unlock, grow, and maximize the benefits of the mysterious Dead Tree in Roblox’s popular gardening game, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, I’ll walk you through every quest associated with the Dead Tree, detail all the rewards you can earn, and share pro strategies to help you progress faster than ever before.
Aspect | Details |
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Unlock Level | Level 15 |
Growth Time | 72 hours (base) |
Main Rewards | Rare seeds, exclusive decorations, currency |
Number of Quests | 7 main quests + 3 bonus quests |
Special Feature | Can be customized with magical elements |
The Dead Tree is one of the most unique and sought-after plants in Grow a Garden. Unlike other plants, this mysterious tree starts as a bare, skeletal structure but transforms into a magnificent centerpiece as you complete its associated quests. I’ve found that many players underestimate the value of the Dead Tree, but it’s actually a gateway to some of the best rewards in the game.
What makes the Dead Tree special is its ability to produce rare seeds that can’t be obtained through any other means. Additionally, it serves as a status symbol among players, showcasing your dedication and progress in the game. After spending countless hours growing and nurturing my own Dead Tree, I can confirm that the rewards are well worth the effort.
Before you can start the Dead Tree quests, you need to unlock access to this special plant. Here’s what you need to do:
I recommend focusing on growing high-yield plants like Sunflowers and Magic Roses to quickly gather the necessary resources. Once you’ve met these requirements, the Dead Tree Sapling will become available in the Mystery Shop, which is located in the Enchanted Forest area of the game.
The Dead Tree questline consists of 7 main quests and 3 bonus quests. Each quest builds upon the previous one, gradually transforming your Dead Tree and unlocking new rewards. Let me walk you through each quest in detail.
This is the first quest in the Dead Tree series and serves as an introduction to the mechanics.
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Tips: I suggest planting the Dead Tree in a central location where you can easily access it for future quests. The 6-hour waiting period can be reduced by using Time Accelerators if you’re in a hurry.
In this quest, you’ll start to bring life back to the Dead Tree.
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Tips: Life Essence has a chance to drop from any plant when harvesting, but Moon Flowers and Sun Blossoms have the highest drop rates. I recommend planting a garden full of these before starting this quest.
This quest marks a significant transformation for your Dead Tree.
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Tips: Magic Fertilizer can be crafted or purchased from the shop. If you’re short on coins, I recommend crafting it using 5 Regular Fertilizer and 1 Magic Essence, which is much more cost-effective.
Your Dead Tree begins to grow branches in this quest.
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Tips: Branch Extensions are rare drops from completing any garden quest, but they have a higher chance to appear when you complete quests for rare plants. Focus on quests for plants like Crystal Flowers and Rainbow Roses for better drop rates.
This is a pivotal quest in the Dead Tree series.
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Tips: Pest Attacks are random events that can occur while the Dead Tree is growing. To prepare, I recommend having Pest Repellent ready. You can craft Pest Repellent using 3 Garlic and 2 Pepper, which are common plants that grow quickly.
In this quest, you’ll infuse your Dead Tree with magical properties.
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Tips: The Enchanted Cave is a special area that unlocks after completing Quest 5. Magic Infusion Stones can be found by breaking crystals in the cave. I recommend bringing a Pickaxe, which you can get from the Mining Merchant in the cave entrance.
This is the final main quest in the Dead Tree series.
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Tips: The 72-hour waiting period is long, but you can reduce it by using Time Accelerators or by having friends water your tree (each watering reduces the time by 1 hour, up to a maximum of 24 hours reduction). When you harvest the Dead Tree, you’ll receive 10-15 rare seeds that can be planted in your garden.
After completing the main questline, you’ll unlock 3 bonus quests that offer additional rewards and customization options for your Dead Tree.
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Tips: Seasonal Orbs are typically available during special events like Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. If you miss an event, don’t worry! You can sometimes find them in the Mystery Shop or trade with other players.
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Tips: Garden Guardians are mini-bosses that appear randomly in your garden. They’re challenging to defeat, so I recommend teaming up with friends or using powerful gardening tools. The Guardian Spirit Pet not only looks cool but also provides a 5% boost to all plant growth rates in your garden.
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Tips: The Eternal Seed has a 0.1% chance to drop from any plant when harvesting, but the chance increases to 1% if you have the Lucky Gardener Gloves (from a previous quest). The 7-day waiting period cannot be reduced, so plan accordingly. The reward is definitely worth it, as halving the harvest time significantly increases your rare seed production.
The Dead Tree offers some of the best rewards in Grow a Garden. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:
When you harvest your Dead Tree (available every 48 hours after completing the main questline), you’ll receive:
Reward | Quantity | Rarity | Use |
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Rare Seeds | 10-15 | Rare | Plant in garden for rare plants |
Magic Essence | 5-10 | Uncommon | Crafting material |
Golden Leaves | 3-5 | Rare | Currency for special shop items |
Star Dust | 1-3 | Epic | Crafting high-level items |
Tree Shards | 1 | Epic | Collect for special rewards |
During special events, your Dead Tree may produce additional rewards:
After growing multiple Dead Trees across different accounts, I’ve developed several strategies to maximize your rewards:
Place your Dead Tree in the center of your garden and surround it with plants that have high drop rates for valuable resources. This creates a “resource generation zone” that maximizes your collection efficiency.
Try to harvest your Dead Tree right before special events begin. Developers often increase drop rates or add special rewards during events, and harvesting just before ensures you don’t miss out on these bonuses.
Have friends visit your garden and water your Dead Tree. Each watering reduces the harvest timer by 1 hour (up to 24 hours total) and increases the chance of rare drops by 1% per friend (up to 10% total).
Use Magic Fertilizer on your Dead Tree 12 hours before harvesting. This increases the quantity of seeds produced by 25% and adds a 5% chance for an additional rare drop.
During different seasons, certain resources become more abundant. Adjust your garden composition based on the current season to maximize the resources your Dead Tree can convert into valuable rewards.
Based on my experience and observations of other players, here are the most common mistakes to avoid when working with the Dead Tree:
The Dead Tree doesn’t need water to grow, but regular watering (at least once per day) increases the quality of rewards upon harvest. I’ve seen players who never water their trees wonder why they’re getting lower-quality rewards compared to others.
Some players try to plant the Dead Tree before reaching Level 15 or completing the prerequisite quests. While you can purchase the sapling earlier, it won’t grow or progress in the questline until you’ve met the requirements, essentially wasting your coins and time.
Pest Attacks can significantly damage your Dead Tree if left unattended. Always keep Pest Repellent in your inventory and check on your tree regularly, especially during long growth periods.
The Dead Tree quests require a significant amount of resources. I’ve seen many players use up their Magic Essence and other valuable materials on other projects, only to find themselves stuck unable to progress the Dead Tree quests.
Special events often offer unique Dead Tree decorations or increased drop rates. Missing these events means waiting a full year for another chance, so always check the event calendar and plan accordingly.
Once you’ve completed all the quests, you can customize your Dead Tree in various ways:
You can infuse your Dead Tree with different elements (Fire, Water, Earth, Air) by collecting 50 Elemental Shards of the desired type. Each element changes the tree’s appearance and provides different benefits:
After completing the Seasonal Decorations bonus quest, you can change your Dead Tree’s appearance based on the current season. Each season has unique visual effects and offers different bonus rewards during harvest.
Planting specific plants near your Dead Tree can create synergistic effects:
Completing all Dead Tree quests typically takes about 2-3 weeks of regular play. The main time constraints are the various waiting periods (6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, and 72 hours), which can be slightly reduced with Time Accelerators or friend interactions. If you play intensively and use Time Accelerators, you could potentially complete all quests in about a week.
Yes, you can have multiple Dead Trees, but with some limitations. After completing the main questline, you can purchase additional Dead Tree Saplings from the Mystery Shop for 1000 coins each. However, only your first Dead Tree will have access to the questline and special customization options. Additional Dead Trees will produce regular harvest rewards but won’t contribute to quest progress.
If you delete your Dead Tree, you’ll lose all progress on the associated quests. You’ll need to purchase a new Dead Tree Sapling and start the questline from the beginning. I strongly recommend against deleting your Dead Tree unless you’re absolutely certain, as the time and resource investment is substantial.
Yes, most seeds obtained from harvesting your Dead Tree are tradeable with other players. This makes Dead Tree seeds a valuable currency in the player economy. However, the Eternal Seed (from the final bonus quest) is soulbound and cannot be traded.
After completing the main questline, you can harvest your Dead Tree every 48 hours. If you complete the “Eternal Tree” bonus quest, this cooldown is reduced to 24 hours. The timer starts immediately after harvesting, so plan your harvests to maximize your resource collection.
Yes, there are several ways to speed up the Dead Tree growth process:
The best strategy for collecting Magic Essence is to create a dedicated garden with high-yield plants. Moon Flowers and Sun Blossoms have the highest drop rates for Magic Essence. Additionally, using Magic Fertilizer on these plants increases the drop rate by 15%. I recommend creating a garden with at least 20 of these plants and harvesting them all at once to maximize your Magic Essence collection.
Yes, Dead Tree rewards can change with major game updates. Developers occasionally add new rare seeds, adjust drop rates, or introduce new seasonal rewards. It’s always a good idea to check the patch notes after each update to see if there are any changes to the Dead Tree system.
Absolutely! Grow a Garden is available on both PC and mobile platforms, and all Dead Tree quests can be completed on either platform. The quest mechanics are identical across all devices, so you can progress your Dead Tree whether you’re playing on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
While this is somewhat subjective, most players consider the ability to harvest rare seeds every 24-48 hours as the most valuable reward. These seeds can be planted to grow rare plants, harvested for valuable resources, or traded with other players. The Eternal Gardener Badge from the final bonus quest is also highly coveted as it’s a visible status symbol that indicates your dedication to the game.
The Dead Tree in Grow a Garden represents one of the most rewarding long-term projects in the game. While it requires significant time and resource investment, the benefits especially the ability to harvest rare seeds regularly make it well worth the effort. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to navigate the questline efficiently, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize your rewards.
Remember to bookmark this page for future reference, especially when special events roll around that might affect your Dead Tree strategy. Happy gardening, and may your Dead Tree flourish with magical rewards.